* 12 month contract + 2 x 12 month extension options
* Baseline clearance required
* ACT based role, mostly on-site
Position Overview
We are seeking experienced Software Engineers to contribute to the delivery of modern, secure, and scalable digital solutions within a fast-paced government environment. This role plays a key part in supporting critical ICT initiatives, working within collaborative, multidisciplinary teams to design, build and maintain high-quality applications. You will contribute to the development of cloud-native services and user-facing applications that support important public services, while promoting best practice in software engineering, security, and continuous improvement.
Key Duties
* Develop and maintain secure backend services using modern .NET technologies and REST APIs
* Deliver responsive and accessible front-end applications using React
* Integrate internal and third-party systems, including messaging, identity, and CRM platforms
* Apply secure coding practices and manage secrets using appropriate tools
* Write and maintain automated tests across unit, integration, and UI layers
* Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and enforce quality assurance standards
* Participate in code reviews and uphold development best practices
* Implement solutions aligned with architecture, security, and performance standards
* Produce technical documentation, release notes, and operational support materials
* Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
* Collaborate within Agile delivery teams across product, UX, security, and operations
Skills And Experience Required
* Tertiary qualifications in software engineering or equivalent practical experience
* Strong expertise in modern .NET frameworks, ASP.NET Web APIs, and REST API design
* Proven experience with React and front-end development best practices
* Experience with cloud platforms, particularly Microsoft Azure services (App Services, Functions, Service Bus, API Management, Azure SQL)
* Demonstrated experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
* Knowledge of API governance, performance optimisation, and security patterns
* Experience with automated testing frameworks and quality engineering practices
* Familiarity with secure development practices and relevant government security standards
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